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Vanguard launches four new funds

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... Manufacturing Company and ASML Holding. The new international high-yield funds will track the FTSE All-World ex Australia High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index, an income-focused index which covers approximately 2200 stocks globally. Vanguard Australia head ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... trading gains and reflecting the portfolio's capacity to generate and sustain solid cash flows. It has declared an ordinary dividend of 48 cents per share, an increase of 9.1%, marking 2026 as its 28 th consecutive year of increasing dividends, it said. ...

APRA greenlights Insignia Financial takeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... effect by July 22 - exactly one year after the deal was reached - then Insignia would be permitted to pay a special cash dividend based on a 50% payout of underlying NPAT for each month that has elapsed.

Solaris prepares to launch LIC for income seekers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... the phase-out of bank hybrids by APRA. "As a LIC, we can retain profits and build reserves, enabling smooth, regular dividend payments across market cycles. Solutions that can deliver consistent, regular franked income without sacrificing long-term capital ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... per share, saying this is its best and final offer. The revised proposal is inclusive of the calendar year 2025 final dividend of 7.8 cents per share and any special dividend. Earlier in February, Challenger confirmed speculation that it was in discussions ...

Former adviser incurs additional charges for dishonest conduct

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

Former financial adviser Donald James Cuthbertson has been charged with 11 additional counts of dishonest representation. Last year, Cuthbertson was slapped with multiple charges for allegedly making dishonest representations to potential investors ...

New SMC campaign to help Aussies care for 'golden super goose'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... better understand their super, they're more likely to take actions that improve their retirement. That's an enormous dividend from something as simple as education," Schubert said. The golden super goose, SMC said, is developed to tackle the barrier ...

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... net tangible assets in its Interim Report. The ASX has responded to this in its half-year results, reducing the 1H26 dividend payout ratio to 75% from 85%, and aims to accumulate the additional capital by 30 June 2027. The bourse also recognised its ...

WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... increased 37.9% to $2.7 million. Underlying EBIT increased 16.3% to $3.5 million, and it has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 0.25 cents per share, payable on March 26. The performance was driven by increased adviser productivity and continued ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... contributions were up 8% compared to the same period last year, Australian Ethical said. It declared a fully franked interim dividend of eight cents per share, payable on March 23. Australian Ethical chief executive John McMurdo hailed the results, noting ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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